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A BIG A little mistake! Our printers messed up and there are no printed instructions inside. Download them in the instructions tab. To say sorry, 'BIG A LITTLE a' is 15% off today. Big A Little a is a literacy-first twist on traditional matching games. Kids play, laugh, and discover that letters are more than just symbols — they’re the building blocks of words and stories. This simple matching game will make children’s vital first steps towards literacy memorable and fun! What’s Inside 4 sturdy decks of uppercase and lowercase cards (A–Z). Beautifully illustrated words to bring each letter to life (e.g., “anchor” for A). Clear instructions with playful game ideas for parents and teachers. Available in UK and US English editions. How to Play Match It Up: Take five lowercase cards and five uppercase cards. Use the illustrations to identify and match letter correspondences. Memory Flip: Lay cards face down and flip to find matching uppercase and lowercase pairs. Alphabet Race: Spread out the alphabet and have children find the letter you call out. Why It Works Identify Letter Correspondences: Kids connect uppercase and lowercase letters, and learn that they represent the same letter in different forms. Get Critical Reading Fundamentals: The cards use memorable images and words to demonstrate the letter as a stand-alone or inside of a word — a crucial skill for reading. Playful Learning: Games transform literacy into an engaging, confidence-building activity. Durable and Classroom-Ready: High-quality cards that stand up to repeated use. Expertly Designed: Developed by literacy experts to support early phonics and vocabulary building. Who It’s For Parents supporting children at home. Preschool and early years teachers looking for hands-on literacy resources. Homeschoolers and ESL learners.

The Readiculous Readers: Stage 1 collection helps children master decoding and fluency. Each book introduces new letter–sound correspondences while revisiting previously learned ones, ensuring kids gain the confidence and skill to tackle ever more complex words — all while laughing along with the Readiculous cast of characters. Learning Goals Learn new phonics patterns, including vowel digraphs and consonant blends. Strengthen decoding skills and increase fluency. Reinforce previously taught sounds through systematic repetition. Build confidence with each new stage of reading. Encourage independent reading through accessible, funny storytelling. What’s Inside 12 expertly designed readers, each focusing on new phonics patterns. Hilarious stories featuring Mrs Wordsmith’s cast of appealing characters to guide children in their journey through phonics. Systematic progression: each reader in Stage 1 builds on the letter-sounds from the previous books. Engaging illustrations featuring the Mrs Wordsmith cast. Perfect for guided reading, independent practice, or read-aloud fun. How It Works Each book introduces specific phonics patterns (e.g., vowel digraphs, consonant blends). Kids practice these in context with decodable words that match the phonics focus. Previously taught sounds are recycled and reinforced to build fluency. Stories remain funny and accessible, so kids stay motivated to keep reading. Why It Works Systematic Phonics: Aligned with the science of reading, systematically introducing letter-sound combinations to help children learn how to decode words, and eventually move onto independent reading. Confidence Building: Children can decode words independently, boosting self-esteem. Engaging Storytelling: Funny, surprising plots keep kids coming back for more. Expertly Crafted: Developed with education experts to match early years curriculum needs. Specifications Format: Set of 12 paperback readers Age range: 4+ Curriculum alignment: Systematic synthetic phonics Dimensions: The box is 14.5 cm x 17.5 cm and contains 12 books. Who It’s For Parents supporting children’s phonics at home. Teachers looking for decodable readers for classroom use. Homeschoolers who want structured, engaging literacy tools. ESL learners building foundational reading skills. Every Readiculous Readers set comes with 3 months of free access to the Readiculous app. Readiculous App helps kids learn to read 2x faster in just 10 minutes a day—backed by the science of reading and designed by literacy experts.Through exciting mini-games, kids master the sounds that match each letter and spelling, building skills step by step. Progress reports let you see exactly which sounds, letters, and words your child is working on.Learning to read takes repetition—so we make it ridiculously fun (pun intended).Note: Offer limited to one per customer, not cumulative.

180 pages of hilariously illustrated words to prepare you for whatever life throws at you. This daily word workout builds vocabulary, while introducing you to concepts that extend way beyond language. From basic math to science and technology, via valuable life lessons around emotions, inclusivity, tolerance, and respect, this daily wonder is designed to bring big ideas to the breakfast table. Ages 5-8We make phonics fun! Readiculous teaches kids to read with the science of reading in just 10 minutes a day.The game, endorsed by literacy experts and grounded in scientific research, is designed to engage kids to learn to read through exciting mini-games. Readiculous engages kids to learn the sounds that go with each letter/spelling in a logical progression. As with most new things, repetition is the key to success. This is where we come in, we make learning ridiculously fun (pun intended) by designing reading games for maximum entertainment and educational value. Players learn 2x faster than traditional methods with just 10 minutes of daily play, reflected in personal progress reports showcasing which sounds, letters, and words they’re working on. Readiculous combines fun gameplay with educational content, tailored to support various needs.Note: 3 months of Readiculous Video Game is a non-cumulative promotion limited to one per customer.

Gather three or more pals to play Storyteller's Card Game and get competitive with creativity. Struggling to write the first sentence of your future best-selling novel? Have writer's block writing the final chapter of your Nobel prize-winning story? This card game features 300 hilariously illustrated word cards and 200 story prompts that boost vocabulary and take your storytelling to the next level. Play the game, or use the word deck as flashcards to enhance your learning a little extra! Surprise yourself with the stories you can tell. For ages 8-12 Word Tag® Combines Game-Based Learning and Fun Into One Outrageously Effective App Rated 4.8 stars on the app store, Get the app that’s 100% fun, 100% learning, 100% GAME! Watch as your kids play their way to improved vocabulary test scores Word Tag is an engaging educational app designed to improve children's vocabulary through exciting mini-games, enhancing their reading and comprehension skills. The game, endorsed by literacy experts and grounded in scientific research, utilises spaced repetition to effectively teach new words, with each game reinforcing the learning process. Players can learn up to 1,460 words annually with just 20 minutes of daily play, reflected in personal progress reports showcasing their learning journey from synonyms to contextual word usage. The app combines fun gameplay with educational content, tailored to support various needs, including creative writing, literature, exam preparation, and STEAM vocabulary. Note: 3 months of Word Tag Video Game is a non-cumulative promotion limited to one per customer.

"We love this game for a family games afternoon with our 5 year old. We have plenty of laughs along the way."
Mrs Wordsmith’s Blah Blah Blah is a brilliantly simple and irresistibly fun phonics game that helps children master reading skills through laughter and play. Designed for educators and parents, this fast paced card game turns phonics practice into an engaging experience that children actually want to repeat. With its easy to learn rules and quick rounds, Blah Blah Blah builds essential decoding and blending skills while boosting reading confidence. It’s the perfect blend of fun and phonics empowering children to read fluently, one giggle at a time. Perfect for the classroom or at home, Blah Blah Blah makes an ideal starter or finished work activity, helping children refocus and reset between tasks. Its fast-paced, flexible format means it fits seamlessly into any part of the day whether as a quick transition, a reward for finished work, or a burst of energy to keep learning lively. Wherever it’s played, Blah Blah Blah turns phonics into a joyful habit that sticks. For those of you genuinely interested in “Systematic Synthetic Phonics”, take a peek at our overview of the Science of Reading.For ages 4+Plus, get Readiculous App for free! We make phonics fun! Readiculous teaches kids to read with the science of reading in just 10 minutes a day. The game, endorsed by literacy experts and grounded in scientific research, is designed to engage kids to learn to read through exciting mini-games. Readiculous engages kids to learn the sounds that go with each letter/spelling in a logical progression. As with most new things, repetition is the key to success. This is where we come in, we make learning ridiculously fun (pun intended) by designing reading games for maximum entertainment and educational value. Players learn 2x faster than traditional methods with just 10 minutes of daily play, reflected in personal progress reports showcasing which sounds, letters, and words they’re working on. Readiculous combines fun gameplay with educational content, tailored to support various needs.Note: 3 months of Readiculous Video Game is a non-cumulative promotion limited to one per customer.

So, your first novel was a massive success and you're back for more flipbook magic? These 180 hilariously illustrated words prove that a sequel can be just as good as the original. With even more words you need to describe characters, places, weather, action, emotions, tastes, and smells. The flipbook comes with a stand and is guaranteed to permanently cure your writer's block. For ages 8-12 Word Tag® Combines Game-Based Learning and Fun Into One Outrageously Effective App Rated 4.8 stars on the app store, Get the app that’s 100% fun, 100% learning, 100% GAME! Watch as your kids play their way to improved vocabulary test scores Word Tag is an engaging educational app designed to improve children's vocabulary through exciting mini-games, enhancing their reading and comprehension skills. The game, endorsed by literacy experts and grounded in scientific research, utilises spaced repetition to effectively teach new words, with each game reinforcing the learning process. Players can learn up to 1,460 words annually with just 20 minutes of daily play, reflected in personal progress reports showcasing their learning journey from synonyms to contextual word usage. The app combines fun gameplay with educational content, tailored to support various needs, including creative writing, literature, exam preparation, and STEAM vocabulary. Note: 3 months of Word Tag Video Game is a non-cumulative promotion limited to one per customer.

1000 hilariously illustrated words to help with social skills and emotional awareness, counting, shapes & measurements, hygiene, outdoor adventures, and arts & crafts. These are epic words that prepare you to succeed at home, school, and life in an epic way. There will be joy. There will be tears. There will be a dog brushing his teeth on a hoverboard. Get ready for My Epic Life Word Book. Ages 5-8We make phonics fun! Readiculous teaches kids to read with the science of reading in just 10 minutes a day.The game, endorsed by literacy experts and grounded in scientific research, is designed to engage kids to learn to read through exciting mini-games. Readiculous engages kids to learn the sounds that go with each letter/spelling in a logical progression. As with most new things, repetition is the key to success. This is where we come in, we make learning ridiculously fun (pun intended) by designing reading games for maximum entertainment and educational value. Players learn 2x faster than traditional methods with just 10 minutes of daily play, reflected in personal progress reports showcasing which sounds, letters, and words they’re working on. Readiculous combines fun gameplay with educational content, tailored to support various needs.Note: 3 months of Readiculous Video Game is a non-cumulative promotion limited to one per customer.

Storyteller's Illustrated Dictionary is exactly what it says on the box*. This hilariously illustrated dictionary is packed with hundreds of words to take your storytelling to the next level. These are the words you need to describe characters, places, weather, action, emotions, tastes, and smells. For budding storytellers everywhere, this is the dictionary like you've never seen it before. *And by box, we mean book. For ages 8-12 Word Tag® Combines Game-Based Learning and Fun Into One Outrageously Effective App Rated 4.8 stars on the app store, Get the app that’s 100% fun, 100% learning, 100% GAME! Watch as your kids play their way to improved vocabulary test scores Word Tag is an engaging educational app designed to improve children's vocabulary through exciting mini-games, enhancing their reading and comprehension skills. The game, endorsed by literacy experts and grounded in scientific research, utilises spaced repetition to effectively teach new words, with each game reinforcing the learning process. Players can learn up to 1,460 words annually with just 20 minutes of daily play, reflected in personal progress reports showcasing their learning journey from synonyms to contextual word usage. The app combines fun gameplay with educational content, tailored to support various needs, including creative writing, literature, exam preparation, and STEAM vocabulary. Note: 3 months of Word Tag Video Game is a non-cumulative promotion limited to one per customer.

"I bought this for my five and six year old children. They love it and don't realise they are learning at the same time!"
"S-a-t-p-i-n? Who sat on a pin? Are they okay? Should I call an ambulance?"These are all pretty common questions when first getting into phonics. Don't worry, we're here to help! This activity book covers 50 foundational phoneme-grapheme correspondences (starting with s-a-t-p-i-n!). Foolproof Phonics Part 1 was developed with teachers and phonics experts and is curriculum-aligned, making it the perfect tool for young readers. Get ready for a hilarious reading adventure!For ages 5-6

What's RCV? Rapidly Consuming Vegetables? Rainbow-Colored Velociraptors? Really Cool Vocabulary? That last one's almost there – it's Reading Comprehension Vocabulary! Including 500 essential vocabulary words split into 50 printable activity packs, this workbook was developed with assessment experts to help you ace exams. For ages 10-15 Word Tag® Combines Game-Based Learning and Fun Into One Outrageously Effective App Rated 4.8 stars on the app store, Get the app that’s 100% fun, 100% learning, 100% GAME! Watch as your kids play their way to improved vocabulary test scores Word Tag is an engaging educational app designed to improve children's vocabulary through exciting mini-games, enhancing their reading and comprehension skills. The game, endorsed by literacy experts and grounded in scientific research, utilises spaced repetition to effectively teach new words, with each game reinforcing the learning process. Players can learn up to 1,460 words annually with just 20 minutes of daily play, reflected in personal progress reports showcasing their learning journey from synonyms to contextual word usage. The app combines fun gameplay with educational content, tailored to support various needs, including creative writing, literature, exam preparation, and STEAM vocabulary. Note: 3 months of Word Tag Video Game is a non-cumulative promotion limited to one per customer.

A hilarious, curriculum-aligned way to practice the alphabet and handwriting. Yes, the story is about a maggot. And yes, he has some unsavory eating habits. But don't let that put you off because the alphabet has never been this fun. For ages 4-8

Flip a page every day until you magically transform into an international best-selling author.* Join our out-of-control characters as they rampage through 180 hilariously illustrated words that will liven up your writing. These are the words you need to describe characters, places, weather, action, emotions, tastes, and smells. The flipbook comes with a stand and is guaranteed to brighten up your home and get the whole family laughing. *Mrs Wordsmith accepts no responsibility for debut books that are rejected by publishers. For ages 8-12 Word Tag® Combines Game-Based Learning and Fun Into One Outrageously Effective App Rated 4.8 stars on the app store, Get the app that’s 100% fun, 100% learning, 100% GAME! Watch as your kids play their way to improved vocabulary test scores Word Tag is an engaging educational app designed to improve children's vocabulary through exciting mini-games, enhancing their reading and comprehension skills. The game, endorsed by literacy experts and grounded in scientific research, utilises spaced repetition to effectively teach new words, with each game reinforcing the learning process. Players can learn up to 1,460 words annually with just 20 minutes of daily play, reflected in personal progress reports showcasing their learning journey from synonyms to contextual word usage. The app combines fun gameplay with educational content, tailored to support various needs, including creative writing, literature, exam preparation, and STEAM vocabulary. Note: 3 months of Word Tag Video Game is a non-cumulative promotion limited to one per customer.

The fish looked at the mouse. The mouse cried and went home. "Huh?" "What?" "Who are you?" Well, every word in that (very) short story is a sight word! This printable workbook covers 200 essential sight words to boost your reading fluency. Learn to read high-frequency words through coloring, word searches, paint-by-word, and tracing activities. For ages 5-7

Everything you need to know for Second Grade English in one book. Become the first seven-year-old to write a best-selling cookbook, open a restaurant, and begin every recipe with a perfectly-crafted fronted adverbial. This book covers vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, spelling, reading comprehension, writing, handwriting, and more! This is not your average English workbook. Become the next child prodigy.Ages 7-8 Word Tag® Combines Game-Based Learning and Fun Into One Outrageously Effective App Rated 4.8 stars on the app store, Get the app that’s 100% fun, 100% learning, 100% GAME! Watch as your kids play their way to improved vocabulary test scores Word Tag is an engaging educational app designed to improve children's vocabulary through exciting mini-games, enhancing their reading and comprehension skills. The game, endorsed by literacy experts and grounded in scientific research, utilises spaced repetition to effectively teach new words, with each game reinforcing the learning process. Players can learn up to 1,460 words annually with just 20 minutes of daily play, reflected in personal progress reports showcasing their learning journey from synonyms to contextual word usage. The app combines fun gameplay with educational content, tailored to support various needs, including creative writing, literature, exam preparation, and STEAM vocabulary. Note: 3 months of Word Tag Video Game is a non-cumulative promotion limited to one per customer.

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Everything you need to know for Third Grade English in one book. Become the first eight-year-old to write a best-selling mystery novel, get hired as a detective, and solve crimes using your knowledge of subordinating conjunctions. This book covers vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, spelling, reading comprehension, writing, handwriting, and more! This is not your average English workbook. Become the next child prodigy.Ages 8-9 Word Tag® Combines Game-Based Learning and Fun Into One Outrageously Effective App Rated 4.8 stars on the app store, Get the app that’s 100% fun, 100% learning, 100% GAME! Watch as your kids play their way to improved vocabulary test scores Word Tag is an engaging educational app designed to improve children's vocabulary through exciting mini-games, enhancing their reading and comprehension skills. The game, endorsed by literacy experts and grounded in scientific research, utilises spaced repetition to effectively teach new words, with each game reinforcing the learning process. Players can learn up to 1,460 words annually with just 20 minutes of daily play, reflected in personal progress reports showcasing their learning journey from synonyms to contextual word usage. The app combines fun gameplay with educational content, tailored to support various needs, including creative writing, literature, exam preparation, and STEAM vocabulary. Note: 3 months of Word Tag Video Game is a non-cumulative promotion limited to one per customer.

So, you've mastered s-a-t-p-i-n? Perfected CVC words? Conquered double consonants? Then get ready for digraphs, silent letters, and "magic e".This activity book covers 48 more foundational phoneme-grapheme correspondences. Foolproof Phonics Part 2 was developed with teachers and phonics experts and is curriculum-aligned, making it the perfect tool for young readers. Get ready for a hilarious reading adventure!For ages 6-7

Everything you need to know for Fourth Grade English in one book. Become the first nine-year-old to write a feature-length film, land a job as an advertising exec, or give a lecture on metaphors and similes. This book covers vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, spelling, reading comprehension, writing, and more! This is not your average English workbook. Become the next child prodigy.Ages 9-10 Word Tag® Combines Game-Based Learning and Fun Into One Outrageously Effective App Rated 4.8 stars on the app store, Get the app that’s 100% fun, 100% learning, 100% GAME! Watch as your kids play their way to improved vocabulary test scores Word Tag is an engaging educational app designed to improve children's vocabulary through exciting mini-games, enhancing their reading and comprehension skills. The game, endorsed by literacy experts and grounded in scientific research, utilises spaced repetition to effectively teach new words, with each game reinforcing the learning process. Players can learn up to 1,460 words annually with just 20 minutes of daily play, reflected in personal progress reports showcasing their learning journey from synonyms to contextual word usage. The app combines fun gameplay with educational content, tailored to support various needs, including creative writing, literature, exam preparation, and STEAM vocabulary. Note: 3 months of Word Tag Video Game is a non-cumulative promotion limited to one per customer.

Everything you need to know for Fifth Grade English in one book. Become the first ten-year-old to run an environmental campaign, or to write a critical essay on hyperbole, or to revolutionize the use of parentheses in poetry. This book covers vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, spelling, reading comprehension, writing, and more! This is not your average English workbook. Become the next child prodigy.Ages 10-11 Word Tag® Combines Game-Based Learning and Fun Into One Outrageously Effective App Rated 4.8 stars on the app store, Get the app that’s 100% fun, 100% learning, 100% GAME! Watch as your kids play their way to improved vocabulary test scores Word Tag is an engaging educational app designed to improve children's vocabulary through exciting mini-games, enhancing their reading and comprehension skills. The game, endorsed by literacy experts and grounded in scientific research, utilises spaced repetition to effectively teach new words, with each game reinforcing the learning process. Players can learn up to 1,460 words annually with just 20 minutes of daily play, reflected in personal progress reports showcasing their learning journey from synonyms to contextual word usage. The app combines fun gameplay with educational content, tailored to support various needs, including creative writing, literature, exam preparation, and STEAM vocabulary. Note: 3 months of Word Tag Video Game is a non-cumulative promotion limited to one per customer.

Everything you need to know for Sixth Grade English in one book. Become the first eleven-year-old to learn every word in the English language, start your own company called Mr Wordsmith, and put us out of business.* This book covers vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, spelling, reading comprehension, writing, and more! This is not your average English workbook. Become the next child prodigy.Ages 11-12*If you think you have this potential, please do not buy this workbook. Please. Word Tag® Combines Game-Based Learning and Fun Into One Outrageously Effective App Rated 4.8 stars on the app store, Get the app that’s 100% fun, 100% learning, 100% GAME! Watch as your kids play their way to improved vocabulary test scores Word Tag is an engaging educational app designed to improve children's vocabulary through exciting mini-games, enhancing their reading and comprehension skills. The game, endorsed by literacy experts and grounded in scientific research, utilises spaced repetition to effectively teach new words, with each game reinforcing the learning process. Players can learn up to 1,460 words annually with just 20 minutes of daily play, reflected in personal progress reports showcasing their learning journey from synonyms to contextual word usage. The app combines fun gameplay with educational content, tailored to support various needs, including creative writing, literature, exam preparation, and STEAM vocabulary. Note: 3 months of Word Tag Video Game is a non-cumulative promotion limited to one per customer.

Unlock your potential with this 111-page, printable workbook. Become the first six-year-old to write a novel, publish an academic article, or host a Ted Talk on "The Importance of Conjunctions". These Grade 1 worksheets cover math, phonics, vocabulary, grammar, handwriting, and more! This is not your average English workbook. Become the next child prodigy.For ages 6-7

Reading success forms the cornerstone of academic achievement across all subjects, making high-quality reading comprehension worksheets essential tools for developing confident, capable readers. At Mrs Wordsmith, we've created a comprehensive collection of reading comprehension worksheets that address the five critical building blocks of literacy: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Our research-backed approach ensures that every reading worksheet not only teaches essential skills but also cultivates the genuine love of reading that sustains lifelong learning.
What sets our elementary reading comprehension worksheets apart is their foundation in the science of reading, combined with the hilarious illustrations created by Craig Kellman, the artistic genius behind Madagascar and Hotel Transylvania. These aren't just educational materials - they're engaging experiences that transform reading practice worksheets from mundane exercises into adventures that children actively seek out. When learning feels like entertainment, retention skyrockets and motivation flourishes.
For emerging readers, our reading worksheets for beginners focus on developing phonemic awareness - the crucial ability to identify and manipulate individual sounds in speech. These basic reading worksheets include activities that help children recognize first phonemes, engage in rhyming exercises, and practice blending and segmenting sounds. This foundation proves essential before children can successfully decode written text.
Our systematic synthetic phonics instruction through Foolproof Phonics represents the gold standard in early literacy education. These reading worksheets teach sound-letter correspondences in a structured progression from most common to least common patterns. Children learn not just individual letter sounds but also the various ways sounds can be spelled on our spelling worksheets, preparing them for the complexities of English orthography.
Combined with our Blah Blah Blah Phonics Card Game, these fun phonics worksheets make skill-building feel like play.
Reading fluency - the ability to read with appropriate speed, accuracy, and expression while maintaining comprehension - bridges the gap between decoding and understanding. Our reading fluency worksheets address this critical component through systematic sight word practice and engaging passage reading. The Sight Words sticker books provide interactive practice with 400 high-frequency words.
Understanding that many struggling readers are actually still working on decoding skills, our reading intervention worksheets provide targeted support for children who need additional practice. These reading comprehension worksheets printable resources identify specific skill gaps and provide intensive, focused practice to help children catch up to their peers.
For students ready for more sophisticated challenges, our reading comprehension worksheets for kids incorporate rich vocabulary instruction alongside comprehension strategies. The Word a Day series presents advanced vocabulary within meaningful contexts, helping children understand not just word definitions but also usage patterns and connections to their expanding knowledge base.
Our reading comprehension workbooks take a holistic approach to literacy development, combining all five reading components within engaging, grade-appropriate materials. These worksheets for reading comprehension don't just test understanding - they actively teach the strategies good readers use to construct meaning from text.
Whether you need reading worksheets elementary level or more advanced materials, our expert-designed resources provide the scaffolding necessary for reading success at every stage of development.